#98597
26 season Oaten Hay
2026 Oaten Hay baled on the 23rd of October with an 8 string baler. The average bale weight is 610. Some bales are shedded, hoping to get paddock stacked bales into shed soon. Moisture readings were mostly about 11-12%. The average was 12.3%. The lowest was 10.2% and the highest was 18.7%. Stem length ranging from 25-30cm. Normal to soft in texture and great leaf retention. There is a nice green colour on the inside of bale. Outside of bales are a bit sun bleached. The core sample is a mixture of green stems and sunbleached stems. Not too much rain damage visible in core sample, can be seen on some bales on the exterior. Sweet and fresh hay aroma.
Summary
Visual grade: FS-B
Ad Type
For Sale
Category
Hay & Fodder
Commodity
Hay
Dominant Species
Oaten
Sold By The
tonne
Variety
Kingbale
Storage Status / Stage
Paddock Stacked (No Covers)
Visual Grade
FS-B
Bale / Package Size
Lge Sq 8x4x3
Units
4270 tonnes
Bale / Package Weight
610 kg
Visual
2026 Oaten Hay baled on the 23rd of October with an 8 string baler. The average bale weight is 610. Some bales are shedded, hoping to get paddock stacked bales into shed soon. Moisture readings were mostly about 11-12%. The average was 12.3%. The lowest was 10.2% and the highest was 18.7%. Stem length ranging from 25-30cm. Normal to soft in texture and great leaf retention. There is a nice green colour on the inside of bale. Outside of bales are a bit sun bleached. The core sample is a mixture of green stems and sunbleached stems. Not too much rain damage visible in core sample, can be seen on some bales on the exterior. Sweet and fresh hay aroma.
Crop
Type / Species
Oaten
Variety
Kingbale
Irrigated
No
Volume
Quantity
7000
Bale / Package Weight
610 kg
Volume in Tonnes
4270
Packaging
Broken Strings
<5%
Bale / Package Size
Lge Sq 8x4x3
Wrap Type
8 - String
Material Consistency
Very even <5% variation in material
Organic/GMO
Organic?
No
Storage
Storage Comment
Some hay is stored in the shed. The rest is still in stacked paddock. Hoping to store in shed very soon.
Storage Status / Stage
Paddock Stacked (No Covers)
Storage Surface
Earth / paddock surface
Rodent
Mice/Rats
None Observed
Moisture
Moisture Average (%)
12.3
Moisture High (%)
18.7
Moisture Comment
Moisture readings were mostly about 11-12%. The average was 12.3%. The lowest was 10.2% and the highest was 18.7%.
Moisture Low (%)
10.2
Number of Tests
80
# Tests >18%
1
Weeds
Weed Amount
Nil - 1%
Foreign Material
Summarise foreign material in core sample or bale?
Nil
Cutting & Curing
Rainfall damage
Water marking leaf & stems
How Long Cured (days)
30
Weather while Curing
Poor curing conditions
How Cut
Mower Conditioner
Maturity When Cut
Heads formed, no milky dough seed evident
Raked Times
1
Comment
Poor curing conditions. About 50mm of rain during the curing period.
Steamed at baling?
No
Harvesting
Harvest Date
23-Oct-2026
Baling to Storage Time
Same day
Stem
Stem Length Comment
Stem length ranging from 25-30cm.
80% Stem Length (cm) Approx
25
Stem Thickness
3-5mm
Was the product chopped?
No
Colour
Colour of Core Samples
CE3 - >50% shades of green, with remainder sun bleached to bright white / golden colour
Colour Comment
There is a nice green colour on the inside of bale. Outside of bales are a bit sun bleached. The core sample is a mixture of green stems and sunbleached stems. Not too much rain damage visible in core sample, can be seen on some bales on the exterior.
Leaf
Leaf Retention
Normal to soft texture
Leaf Retention comment
Normal to soft in texture and great leaf retention.
Aroma
Aroma
Normal to sweet hay smell, no dust
Aroma Comment
Sweet and fresh hay aroma.
Inspection
Inspector
Accredited Inspector
Inspection Date
07/11/2026
Inspection Manager
Grower Services
What You'll Pay
Why Choose LocalAg?
Welcome to Feed Central’s LocalAg, an online agricultural marketplace, designed to meet the evolving needs of farmers and agribusinesses. Backed by Feed Central’s 22 years of industry experience, LocalAg provides a trusted platform for buying and selling a wide range of agriculture supplies and goods, including hay, seed, grain, fertiliser, machinery, and more. Whether you're sourcing high-quality farm supplies or listing items for sale, LocalAg is your one-stop destination.
-
Comprehensive Range: Access a wide variety of agriculture supplies to suit your farm’s needs.
-
Safe and Secure Payments: Partnered with CheckVault to ensure all transactions are protected.
-
Dispute Resolution Process: A sound framework in place to resolve issues efficiently and fairly.
-
Trusted Connections: A transparent agriculture marketplace that fosters reliable relationships within the farming community.
-
Flexible Options: Post wanted ads, browse listings, and connect with sellers and buyers across Australia.
With over two decades of expertise from Feed Central and a secure infrastructure for secure transactions and dispute resolution, LocalAg is committed to simplifying your agricultural operations and helping support your business. Join us today and experience the future of trading in Australia’s online agricultural marketplace.
Why LocalAg?